Band 5 Staff Nurse – School Nursing (Burnley)

About the role

We are seeking a passionate Registered Nurse to join our 0‑19 Healthy Families Service in Burnley on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will deliver elements of the Healthy Child Programme and provide public‑health support to children, young people and families.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver Healthy Child Programme components under guidance of School Nurses and Health Visitors.
• Assess health and wellbeing needs of children and families, referring to specialist services when required.
• Provide public‑health advice on emotional wellbeing, healthy lifestyles, smoking cessation, weight management and sexual health.
• Run school‑based health initiatives such as health assessments, drop‑in sessions and targeted interventions.
• Contribute to safeguarding, child protection and multi‑agency collaboration.
• Build relationships with schools, families and partner organisations.
• Mentor and supervise students and junior colleagues.

Required profile

• Current NMC registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Experience in health promotion and public‑health activities.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building abilities.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child‑protection principles.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organisational, record‑keeping and IT skills.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Previous experience in community, school nursing, health visiting or children’s services (advantageous).

Required skills

• IT skills

What we offer

• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Varied role within children’s public health and school nursing.